Performing ritualistic worship of Shri Ganeshji in the beginning of religious ritual

It is customary to begin every religious ritual with ritualistic worship of Shri Ganeshji. In this ritual a small mound of unbroken rice is kept instead of the idol of Shri Ganeshji and betel nut is kept on it. In the regions like the western coast, coconut is kept instead of the betel nut. Shri Ganeshji is invoked in the betel nut or the coconut. At that time following mantra is recited: